Child safety services

Keeping your child safe is a priority, and we want to help you prevent accidents and harm at home and in the community. Here, you’ll find trusted advice and support from national and local services.

Last updated: 15th January

Child Accident Prevention Trust

The Child Accident Prevention Trust offers practical guidance to help keep children safe at home and outdoors. You can also sign up for free child safety emails with alerts, tips, and resources. 

Find out more on the Child Accident Prevention Trust website.

Health visiting and school nursing team

Our health visiting and school nursing teams provide podcasts covering a range of health and safety topics for parents, carers, and young people.

Visit the Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust website for more information. 

Child safety booklet

We’ve produced a booklet to help raise awareness of common risks and share advice from local campaigns.

You can access this on the Staffordshire Safeguarding Children’s Partnership website. 

The Lullaby Trust

The Lullaby Trust provides guidance on safer sleep for your baby, including co‑sleeping, ideal sleep positions, and safe room temperatures. 

Read more on the Lullaby Trust website. 

Child car seats - the law

Find clear information about the legal requirements for child car seats and how to travel safely with your child on the GOV.UK website.

ROSPA

ROSPA offers guidance on choosing the right car seat and keeping your child safe during travel.

Visit the ROSPA website for more details. 

Safe Sleep Campaign

This campaign provides advice to help keep your baby safe during sleep, as well as tips for parents’ own wellbeing. 

Visit the Safe Sleep website to learn more.